The territory for treatment of infectious diseases is ever shifting, with risks of developing drug resistance, presentation of new complications from specific regimens, and guidelines that change regularly to ensure proper disease management with minimum risk. This course will provide up-to-date information on changes to the terrain of infectious disease management, with the latest recommendations from the CDC, IDSA, and other bodies for treating conditions such as STIs, tick-borne diseases, skin and soft tissue infections, and more.
Additionally, this discussion will focus on the nuances of infectious disease treatment, including managing the risks of nephrotoxic agents, using labs to guide antibiotic therapy, and directly tackling pathogens with high potential for antibiotic destruction. With detailed questions and an all-in-one compendium of the latest treatment guidelines, this module will help you understand how to manage the most common infectious diseases, as well as navigate the potential complications of antibiotic therapy.